Air cushion seismic source

A seismic pressure pulse generator, e.g. air gun or gas exploder, is mounted on a ground effect machine so that it fires into the air cushion supporting the machine. The pressure pulse thus generated is coupled and transmitted to the earth surface beneath the machine producing a seismic impulse or w...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors DUNLAP; HENRY F, FERGUSON; HENRY B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.10.1975
Subjects
DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS
GEOPHYSICS
GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS
MEASURING
PHYSICS
TESTING
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:A seismic pressure pulse generator, e.g. air gun or gas exploder, is mounted on a ground effect machine so that it fires into the air cushion supporting the machine. The pressure pulse thus generated is coupled and transmitted to the earth surface beneath the machine producing a seismic impulse or wave.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19730399177